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LaDonna M. Cook is an Author, Writer, Poet, and Motivational Speaker. Born in Mississippi and now lives in GA. She published her first poem in anthology: Whispers with The League of American Poets in 2007. In 2010 she self published her first book Expressions of the Mind, Body & Soul. She received a Certificate of Congratulation from Congressman Bennie Thompson 2nd district of MS. She was inducted Who's Who in Black Mississippi in 2012. In 2013 she released her 2nd book Until Tomorrow Comes. She is apart of the Sibella Poetry Magazine for 2014, and also she is in Anthology: The Gospel According to Poetry. UTC was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2014 Paris Book Festival and 2014 DJ Gatsby Book Club Literary Award in Poetry. She is a Finalis ...more

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message 4: by LaDonna

Mar 30, 2015 05:20PM

Five Star Review Lessons: Shattered Pieces Being Restored
Empowerment Through Lessons

Lessons went above and beyond my expectations. The poetry takes you through different stages of struggles with hurts, self-love, attention, depression, anger and relationships and flows into healing and overcoming. The intricate nuggets within Chantel, Casey and Mandy's story's truly drove the message of the poetess home by allowing us to equate her words with relate-able characters that truly resonate within. You can see yourself, whether past or present, in each story and each poem. In today's society, a book of this magnitude is needed as guidance for so many young women and to help heal older women. This book is empowering and allows you to delve within yourself and ask the tough questions so that you can be placed on path to a better, healthier, happier life.

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message 3: by LaDonna

Sep 04, 2014 07:55PM

5 Star Review for Until Tomorrow Comes
I've actually had the chance to meet LaDonna in person (before I knew she was a writer). Immediately I knew that she was intelligent, smart, and full of life; just like her book. In a way, the poems take you on a journey in life dealing with love, the secret part of you, loss/hurt, encouragement, and building back up. Everyone can relate each poem to some aspect of their lives (even the female ones). I'm looking forward to her next book! http://www.amazon.com/Until-Tomorrow-...

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Sep 04, 2014 07:53PM

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Aug 11, 2014 01:20PM

Author LaDonna Marie Wins 2014 DJ Gatsby Book Club Literary Award http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/5051...

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